Australian Open: Djokovic tames Machac to reach the round of 16

The ten-time winner of the Australian Open Novak Djokovic (7th in the world) qualified this Friday for the round of 16 in Melbourne by beating Tomas Machac (25th) in three sets in the 3rd round.

In search of a record 25th Grand Slam title, the Serbian won 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 against the Czech, gleaning his first success in three sets since the start of the tournament, after winning two matches in four sleeves.

Djokovic joins its rivals in the round of 16 Alexander Zverev (2nd) and Carlos Alcaraz (3rd), qualified earlier in the day. He will once again face a Czech, the 29th in the world Live in Leheckabefore a possible quarter-final against Alcaraz.